undecylenic acid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An organic unsaturated fatty acid derived from natural castor oil (ricinoleic acid). It has fungicidal properties and is used in the treatment of skin disorders, nail fungus etc.

Word forms

undecylenic acid
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